Rashard Lewis News

When the NBA schedule came out last summer, a home-and-home series between the Magic and the Chicago Bulls in the final week of the season had some appeal. via The Ledger

The theme of the Magic's postseason goes something like this: Win the first round. via The Orlando Sentinel

The Southeast Division-champion Orlando Magic wraps up a two-game road trip against the New York Knicks tonight at Madison Square Garden. via Miami Herald

Hedo Turkoglu scored 23 points, Rashard Lewis added 21 and the Orlando Magic locked up the Eastern Conference's No. 3 playoff seed with a 101-86 win Saturday over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Magic, who have sat behind Boston and Detroit in the standings for much of the season, won despite getting only 4 points on 1-of-8 shooting from All-Star center Dwight Howard _ 17 below his average. Orlando's defense, though, was the difference.

The Magic held Cleveland to 14 points in the fourth quarter and didn't let Cavaliers superstar LeBron James get his first points of the period until there was 1:48 left. By then, Orlando was up by double digits and in cruise control. Read more

“This is an opportunity for me. This is why you stay in shape and try to stay ready when you aren't playing”

The Orlando Magic might have to wait until next season to sort out their depleted frontcourt that suddenly is in a rebounding funk. via The Orlando Sentinel

A group of kids seeking an autograph from Rashard Lewis got into a fight in Kissimmee. via WFTV Orlando

The New Orleans Hornets will resume a six-game road trip this evening, when they pay a visit to the Orlando Magic at Amway Arena. via Miami Herald

Brian Cook didn't lose his confidence. He just lost his touch -- for a short period of time. via Orlando Sentinel

“I've never been a big believer that the minutes in a game are going to be a huge difference”

Stan Van Gundy, who attended a Van Halen concert in Orlando last month during the All-Star break, might not be as familiar with the Swedish garage rock band the Hives. via Daytona Beach News-Journal Online

Kobe Bryant scored 23 points, seven of his teammates also scored in double digits, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat Seattle 130-105 on Friday night, sending the SuperSonics to their 10th straight loss and ... via Houston Chronicle

“Teams are trying to get in the playoffs and trying to position themselves in the rankings. Every game is going to be a good, tough game.”

The Orlando Magic might not know the identity of their first-round playoff opponent until the last day of the regular season. via The Orlando Sentinel

Posted: Saturday, March 22, 2008 ; Updated: 8:03 AM on Saturday, March 22, 2008 CLEVELAND Already a supreme scorer, LeBron James is second to none. via St. Augustine Record

Amway Arena - Orlando, Florida Next Game: Wizards - 3/21 vs. Mia Magic - 3/21 vs. via Fox Sports

The Southeast Division-leading Orlando Magic will resume a four-game homestand tonight, when they welcome the Washington Wizards to Amway Arena. via WFTV

The Southeast Division-leading Orlando Magic will resume a four-game homestand this evening, when they take on LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Amway Arena. via WFTV.com - WRDQ

“I think [in the starting role] I took advantage of the opportunity”

Fans can secure tickets for Magic playoff games by buying a season ticket for the remainder of the season or by purchasing a season ticket for next season. via The Orlando Sentinel

Orlando 103, Miami 94 Jameer Nelson scored 21 points, Dwight Howard added 18 points and 16 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic held off a serious Miami challenge to beat the Heat 103-94 on Friday night and move ... via NBA

Deron Williams had 32 points and eight assists, and Carlos Boozer added 17 points and 12 rebounds Friday night to lead the Utah Jazz to a 110-92 victory over Boston that snapped the Celtics' 10-game winning ... via Fox Sports

Dwight Howard had his league-leading 57th double-double of the season with 22 points and 13 rebounds in the Orlando Magic's 110-88 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. via Floridatoday.com

Hedo Turkoglu scored 24 points, Dwight Howard overcame a slow start to collect 19 points and 14 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic beat the Toronto Raptors 102-87 on Tuesday night.

Howard had only three points on 1-for-3 shooting until the fourth quarter, sitting long stretches with foul trouble. He seemed energized after the rest, and scored six straight in a 1:10 stretch that expanded Orlando's lead to 89-79 with six minutes remaining.

T.J. Ford single-handedly kept Toronto alive in the fourth quarter. He scored 13 of his 20 points in the period, the first 13 the Raptors had. Anthony Parker added 19 points and nine rebounds and Jose Calderon scored 14 points, but Toronto lost its third straight. Read more